Engineering Manager

CyberCoders; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K

ESOP participation

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on injection molding and encapsulation process development and manufacturing scale-up. You will guide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive cost-effective, safe production solutions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to enable launches and continuous improvements. Strong leadership and Lean Six Sigma experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering; Masters preferred.
• 7+ years of hands-on process engineering experience in injection molding or encapsulation/overmolding.
• People management experience leading engineering teams in manufacturing.
• Proven experience with mold design considerations, tool trials, polymer material selection, and process validation.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration with on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Familiarity with quality systems (ISO, IPC or similar), SPC/DOE and root-cause analysis.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement to manufacturing processes.
• Ability to travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team focused on injection molding and encapsulation process development and production support.
• Develop and optimize robust injection molding and encapsulation processes with mold design input and tooling validation.
• Plan and manage engineering projects from concept to production transfer including schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to enable product launches and improvement initiatives.
• Implement SPC, quality systems and process control to ensure product consistency and compliance.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency through design for manufacturability and automation opportunities.
• Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance for materials and processes.
• Recruit, develop and retain engineering talent and foster accountability.

Skills

People management

Injection molding

Process engineering

Cross-functional

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

Mold design considerations

Job description

Engineering Manager

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for injection molding and encapsulation process development and manufacturing scale-up. The role combines technical leadership in process engineering with people management, project delivery, and cross-functional collaboration. The Engineering Manager will drive process improvements, oversee product transfers to volume production, and mentor engineers to deliver cost-effective, safe, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team focused on injection molding and encapsulation process development, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Develop, optimize and document robust injection molding and encapsulation processes, including mold design input, cycle optimization, material selection, and tooling validation.
• Plan and manage engineering projects from concept through transfer to production, including schedules, budgets, risk mitigation and supplier coordination.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to enable product launches, continuous improvement, and root-cause analysis for production issues.
• Implement process control, statistical monitoring and quality systems to ensure consistent product performance and compliance with industry standards.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives through design for manufacturability, automation opportunities, and waste reduction (Lean/Six Sigma methodologies).
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements related to materials, equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Recruit, develop and retain engineering talent; set performance goals, conduct reviews and build a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Provide technical leadership on encapsulation technologies, polymer behavior, potting/overmolding techniques and interface with tooling vendors and manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering required; Masters preferred.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in process engineering with significant exposure to injection molding and/or encapsulation/overmolding technologies.
• People management experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with mold design considerations, tool trials, polymer material selection, and process validation.
• Strong leadership, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills with a track record of driving projects to on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Familiarity with quality systems (ISO, IPC or similar), statistical process control, DOE, and root-cause analysis tools.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies to manufacturing processes.
• Ability to travel to suppliers and manufacturing sites as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K
• ESOP participation